There are ways to remove superglue from plastic surfaces so that minimal damage is done.

Read on to find out how to remove superglue from plastic.

It’s a well-known solution for superglue troubles and is much less harsh than pure acetone.

Person removing super glue from plastic

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Protect your hands with a pair of rubber or disposable gloves.

Once youve covered your space and yourself, youre ready to start treating the glue.

Soak Cotton in Acetone

Grab a cotton ball or round and soak it in acetone.

Materials needed to remove super glue from plastic

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This will minimize the ping the acetone has with your skin or your treatment area.

Continue to resoak and dab, gently wiping away the excess glue as it dissolves.

You may need to use an additional cloth, rag or cotton pad to wipe away any stickiness.

Laying the object on an old rag or towel

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Use More Acetone if Necessary

Additional Tips For Removing Super Glue From Plastic

Person putting on protective rubber gloves before cleaning

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Pouring acetone onto a cotton round

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Dabbing a cotton round of acetone onto super glue

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Pouring additional acetone onto the super glue

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